The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway is moving closer to completion, with a key stretch between Godhra and Vadodara now open for trial use. The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced that this section has been opened to traffic from April 13, 2026, offering a major boost to connectivity in Gujarat. Once fully operational, the 1,386 km-long expressway will cut travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours, making it one of the fastest road corridors in India.
The opening of this Gujarat stretch is expected to ease travel between Godhra, Kalol and Vadodara. Further expansion toward Jhabua in Madhya Pradesh is underway and is likely to be completed by the end of May.
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Delhi–Mumbai Expressway: What This Means for Daily Travel
The newly opened stretch runs from Bhamaiya village near Godhra in Panchmahal district to Dodka village near Vadodara. Built as an eight-lane, access-controlled expressway, it is designed for high-speed travel with speed limits ranging from 100 to 120 km per hour.
The project is part of the government’s ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojana and aligns with the PM Gati Shakti plan to improve nationwide connectivity. It also links with the Samruddhi Mahamarg, further strengthening transport networks.
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Travellers should note that this is a controlled-access highway, meaning entry and exit are allowed only through designated interchanges. More than 90 such points will be available across the entire expressway.
Delhi–Mumbai Expressway: Cities Connected and Future Expansion
The expressway will connect major cities, including Gurugram, Jaipur, Kota, Indore, Vadodara, Surat and Navi Mumbai, directly or through feeder routes. It will also link Delhi to key infrastructure hubs like Jewar Airport and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
Once the Gujarat-Madhya Pradesh link is ready, commuters will see smoother inter-state travel. Full connectivity between Delhi and Gujarat is expected by the end of 2026, while the complete corridor to Mumbai will be operational next year.
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Overall, the expressway is set to transform road travel for millions, reduce congestion on existing highways, and improve access to major economic centres across six states.